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I'll start by saying that Dianne Jones truly became my Guardian Angel! In regards to my divorce case that has lasted several years without an end in sight

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What Happens During Discovery?

The “discovery” component of a divorce is typically one of the most time-consuming aspects of the process – but it’s also one of its most critical parts.

Discovery at a Glance

The goal of the discovery process is to collect evidence to support the claims you’re making in your divorce. It also gives you a peek into the playbook of your spouse so that you and your lawyer will be in a better position to put together a solid defense.

Typically, the type of information exchanged during discovery revolves around economic, financial and personal situations.

Tools for Discovery

Your lawyer will have a host of different methods to obtain information from your spouse during the discovery process.

Interrogatories Usually the first step, this involves sending written questions to your spouse that require a response. Answers are treated as being given under oath.

Requests for production of documentsIt’s key to remember that the term “documentation” is fairly loose, and covers electronic files as well as ones on paper.

It’s imperative during the request for documents that you be clear about what documents you want to see. Otherwise, you’ll be giving your spouse a clear path to reject the request on the basis that it was “too broad.”

Disclosure This one is key as it requires a written response from your spouse and a general outline of their case, including a listing of their witnesses, experts who were consulted, legal theories based upon their defense, etc.

Depositions These are legal interrogations of one spouse by the lawyer of the other. If you’re being deposed, remember that a court reporter will usually be present and that your answers must be given under oath.

Motions to compel If your spouse is stonewalling, your lawyer can issue a motion to compel, which will enforce the demands of the formal discovery after other good faith attempts have failed.

If your spouse continues to resist, they can be hit with sanctions, which can include paying for all expenses (attorney’s fees, etc.) incurred by anyone as a result.

Call The Men’s Legal Center to Make Sure All Your Bases Are Covered During Your Divorce

Because many men going through the divorce process can have so much of their energy and time drained from the whole deal, it’s critical to have someone on your side guiding your through the process and fighting to make sure your rights are protected.

Get in touch with us here at The Men’s Legal Center to make sure your bases are covered. You can reach us by calling (619) 234-3838 or by sending an email.

DISCLAIMER AND NON DISCLOSURE
OF ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE

• This form of communication is for informational purposes only and NOT legal advice.

• You agree that submitting electronic information to us does not constitute a request for legal advice and that you are not forming an attorney-client relationship between any attorneys affiliated, or employed by the Men’s Legal Center, unless agreed upon via retainer agreement with the Men’s Legal Center.

• You are urged not to send us any confidential information contained in an e-mail or any attachment until such time as we have indicated to you that we are able to review that information.

• You recognize that our review of your information, even if it is confidential and even if it is transmitted in a good faith effort to retain us, does not preclude us from representing another client directly adverse to you, even in a matter where that information could and will be used against you.

• If you have time sensitive information do not e-mail us. Please call us and schedule an initial consultation at (619) 234-3838.

• By clicking “Accept,” you represent that you understand this disclosure and agree that submitting this form to our attorneys DOES NOT establish any type of attorney client relationship with the Men's Legal Center.